Salisbury University Career Services

Timelines for Graduate School

It is important to start gathering information early in order to be able to complete your applications on time. Ideally you should start the process a full year and a half before your anticipated date of matriculation. Most deadlines for the Fall's entering class fall between January and March. However, there are some exceptions. You should, in all cases, meet formal deadlines. Beyond this, you should be aware of the fact that many schools with rolling admissions encourage and act upon early applications. Below is an ideal timetable for most students.

*Click here to print a Graduate School Timeline Check List. This is a word document that will guide you in your application process and let you keep a record of your application materials.

Junior Year, Fall and Spring

______ Research areas of interest, institutions, and programs.

______ Talk to your advisor and professors about interests and application requirements.